The English Church in the Eighteenth Century by Abbey and Overton

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Author Abbey, Charles J. (Charles John), 1833-1919
Author Overton, John Henry, 1835-1903
Title The English Church in the Eighteenth Century
Credits E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Lisa Reigel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The English Church in the Eighteenth Century" by Charles J. Abbey and John H. Overton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the English Church's condition, challenges, and religious movements during the 1700s, examining significant figures, relevant controversies, and the broader societal impacts on the Church. The opening of the book sets the stage by reflecting on the resurgence of interest in the religious life of the 18th century, in contrast to previous perceptions of the era as dull and unremarkable. It notes the lethargy that had settled over the Church following the Restoration and how significant theological disputes, particularly the Deistical controversy, began to take prominence. The authors introduce the era's complex interplay between Church and State, the rise of sects like Methodism, and the need for renewal within the Church, indicating a period ripe for change. Through the lens of major events and figures, they highlight the Church's struggles with faith and reason, underscoring the dichotomy between spiritual vigor and institutional inertia that characterized the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Church of England -- History -- 18th century
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EBook-No. 16791
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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